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On Tuesday, President Klaus Iohannis told accredited EU ambassadors in Bucharest that, following the parliamentary elections on December 6, a center-right coalition is already coagulating, which may propose a coalition government in the next term.
The new government to be formed will have as its main objective the reconstruction of the country and the consolidation of Romania’s status as a reliable partner of the European Union, which assumes a more visible and active role in the decision-making process of the Union, said the head of state to diplomatic representatives. of the EU member states.
The President of Romania participated this Tuesday in a meeting by videoconference with the ambassadors of the Member States of the European Union accredited in Bucharest, on the occasion of the traditional biannual meeting organized by the Member State that holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, es say, Germany.
Topics of the EU summit from 10 to 11 December
On this occasion, the issues on the agenda of the European Council meeting on December 10 and 11 were addressed, as well as internal policy issues, reports a statement from the Presidential Administration. The President of Romania stressed the importance of the measures taken by the Romanian authorities, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, to limit the spread of infections by the new coronavirus. and referred to the main provisions of the vaccination strategy adopted by Romania.
How does Romania position itself on the issue of reducing gas emissions?
On the issue climate change, Klaus Iohannis pointed out that Romania is in favor of approving at EU level the European Commission’s proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990, a decision that will contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the Union and the welfare of European citizens. . But the president of Romania emphasized that the transition to a green economy will not be an easy process for all Member States, advocating for a just transition, which take into account the national circumstances of the Member States, allowing them the right to choose your own energy mix. In his view, solidarity, a fair distribution of efforts between Member States and adequate financial support from the European Union will help avoid an undue burden for those Member States that are still in the process of reducing development gaps.
Romania supports the conditioning of European funds by the rule of law
Regarding the issue of the multi-annual budget of the European Union for the period 2021-2027 and the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, the President of Romania expressed the hope that a compromise solution will be reached as soon as possible that will allow a final agreement to be reached. at European level on the budget package.
President Klaus Iohannis also highlighted that Romania has supported since the beginning of the negotiation process make the granting of European funds conditional on Member States respecting the rule of law.
Romania’s position in relation to Turkey
Referring to the European Union’s external relations, which will be on the agenda of this week’s European Council meeting, President Klaus Iohannis referred to the European Union’s relationship with Turkey in the context of developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and highlighted the need to continue. dialogue and negotiations with the Turkish side to solve tense problems.
President Klaus Iohannis emphasized the importance of maintaining a pragmatic positions towards Turkey and the identification of creative solutions that can generate a positive trend in the existing framework of relations with this State.
In this context, the President of Romania expressed solidarity with Greece and Cyprus.
Editor: Luana Pavaluca
